NLC Accuses Fuel Marketers Of Hiking Petrol Prices Above Market Value

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused petrol marketers of excessively inflating petrol prices, alleging that the pump rates are far above the product’s actual market value.

The NLC expressed that Nigerians are being unjustly burdened, enduring worsened economic hardship as government policies continue to drive many into poverty.

Following a recent National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the NLC issued a statement addressing the escalating economic difficulties nationwide, calling for an immediate reassessment of what it referred to as “anti-people” policies.

The NLC also instructed its state councils to begin an indefinite strike from December 1, 2024, in regions where the new minimum wage has yet to be implemented, as a response to unresolved labor concerns.

This directive highlights the NLC’s determination to challenge both fuel pricing practices and government actions that impact Nigerians’ welfare.

Meanwhile, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has condemned a court order that suspends the release of federal allocations to Rivers State.

Speaking on Friday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Ajaero voiced his disapproval of any move that would hinder timely salary payments for state workers.

Ajaero assured Rivers State workers that the NLC would oppose any actions leading to salary delays.